How much does a dental hygienist make in New York?
$106,100a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in New York. That is $51.02 an hour or $8,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.02
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,680Median: $106,100Highest 10%: $126,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 25th | $89,960 | $43.25 | |
| Median | $106,100 | $51.02 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.53 | |
| 90th | $126,600 | $60.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $109,700 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $100,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $98,880 |
| Albany, NY | $98,030 |
| Ithaca, NY | $96,620 |
| Utica, NY | $95,480 |
| Rochester, NY | $93,650 |
| Syracuse, NY | $93,640 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $85,220 |
| Buffalo, NY | $82,470 |
| Binghamton, NY | $81,640 |
| Watertown, NY | $81,170 |
| Elmira, NY | $73,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 7. Colorado | $109,600 |
| 8. Maryland | $107,800 |
| 9. New Jersey | $107,000 |
| 10. New York | $106,100 |
| 11. Minnesota | $104,000 |
| 12. Virginia | $103,000 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $51.02 ($106,100 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $106,100 against $98,100 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for dental hygienist pay?
New York ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays dental hygienists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $109,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.